What Does the Name Aeneas Mean
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Aeneas Name Meaning
Roman MythologyLatin form of the Greek name Αινειας (Aineias), derived from Greek αινη (aine) meaning "praise". In Greek legend he was a son of Aphrodite and was one of the chief heroes who defended Troy from the...
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